A YOUNG man who died in a motorbike crash in Bradford has been named locally.
The collision involved a bike and a red Vauxhall Corsa on Harrogate Road last Tuesday (October 28).
It was confirmed yesterday that an 18-year-old, who was a passenger on the motorbike, passed away in hospital on Wednesday.
The teenager has now been named locally as Owen Murphy.
The collision happened shortly after a police pursuit was authorised, after the motorbike reportedly failed to stop for officers in the Eccleshill area at around 1.20pm.
West Yorkshire Police notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Full IOPC statement
A spokesperson told the Telegraph & Argus on Thursday evening: “We have begun an independent investigation following a fatal collision on Harrogate Road, Bradford, involving a motorbike that had reportedly failed to stop for police.
"At around 1.20pm on October 28, the motorbike collided with a red Vauxhall Corsa being driven by a member of the public.
"An 18-year-old man, who was a passenger on the motorbike, was taken to hospital with serious injuries, and we have since been informed he died on Wednesday (November 6).
"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones, as well as all those affected by this tragic incident.
"The rider of the motorbike also suffered serious injuries in the collision.
"IOPC investigators have begun the process of gathering and reviewing evidence as we work to determine the circumstances leading up to the incident on October 28.”
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Share your tribute hereRIP owen forever young 💙dylan will forever remember the memories you made together💔hope you got the best bed save us a bed up there missing you bro love your boy dylan 💙
Share your tribute hereI didn’t know you young man but still heartbreaking to here this.Thinking off all your family and friends at this sad time.Forever young.x 😥
Share your tribute hereRIP Owen our memories will never be forgotten , see you on the other side keep partying up there we will soon be up to join you 💔💔
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Evie Wilson Share your tribute hereRest in eternal peace Owen I didn’t know u but ur story makes me feel sad 😢😢
Share your tribute hereYou’re going to be missed Owen … 💙 we’re sending so much love and strength to your mum /family and friends … mark will carry all your memories with him forever.. 💙💙 devastating xx
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Owen and mark Share your tribute hereRIP Owen x gone too soon x Thoughts Go out to Family and Friends xx
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